Big Business of Illegal Gambling

The Big Business of Illegal Gambling

Across the United States, billions are being made outside the law. Illegal gambling may conjure images of mobsters, bookies, and threats of violence…but while that underground world still exists, technology has made illegal gambling much more accessible. The same computer you use for work or to connect with friends can be used to wager outside the law. It's a thriving illegal business hiding in plain sight.

CNBC Investigates takes you inside the high-stakes world of illegal gambling where some people are cashing in while others face prison terms or even death. Follow the money trail to discover who controls this multi-billion dollar business.

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  • CNBC Investigates: Illegal gambling where fortunes are on the line and lives hang in the balance.

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